Vincent Cassel joins 'Sovereign Default' cast

Famous French actor Vincent Cassel is set to star in "Sovereign Default," an upcoming Korean-made financial drama.

Korean stars Yoo Ah-in and Kim Hye-soo are playing the lead in the film, reported Variety.

The film starts production this month through Zip Cinema. It is set for a release in Korean theaters by CJ Entertainment late in 2018.

Directed by Choi Kyun-hee, "Sovereign Default" is set during the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis. All the action takes place during a week when South Korea had to be bailed out by the International Monetary Fund.